Tomorrow
Breaking Chains: Confronting Complacency for a Transformed Tomorrow
Lyrics
Complacency can kill as a liar and a thief
Complacency is portrayed as a dangerous force, capable of causing harm like a liar and a thief.
Whisp'ring thoughts of nagging
Internal thoughts subtly nag about the unattainability of tomorrow.
Tomorrow's just beyond my reach
Tomorrow seems just out of reach, creating a sense of longing or unfulfillment.
It's ever always subtleties seem harmless for the moment
Seemingly harmless subtleties have a potentially harmful impact, though not immediately noticeable.
It's venom is most bitter every time I give in
Each surrender to complacency results in a bitter experience, emphasizing its negative consequences.
Complacency is danger in its purest form
Complacency, in its purest form, is described as a perilous danger.
It talks me into things to which I would otherwise conform
Complacency persuades the speaker into actions they would otherwise avoid.
Given my ability to give in to the easy way
The speaker acknowledges a tendency to choose the easy path, leading to inner conflict.
No wonder why my spirit hates my flesh
The speaker reflects on the internal struggle between spirit and flesh, highlighting a conflict within.
Tomorrow is much easier to deal with than today
Tomorrow appears as a more manageable concept compared to the challenges of today.
But when tomorrow comes I still don't wanna change
Despite the anticipation of tomorrow, there's a reluctance to change when it arrives.
Why am I willing to replace a wealth of wonder
Questioning the willingness to trade a rich, wondrous life for one filled with uncertainty.
With a life of sure uncertainty
The speaker contemplates the choice of certainty over a life of wonder, expressing a sense of loss.
Tomorrow may not ever even be
The uncertainty of whether tomorrow will even come is acknowledged, adding to the contemplation.
How can I combat a complacent state of mind
The speaker seeks ways to overcome a complacent mindset, realizing the need for awareness.
I need a constant reminder of the wrong and wasted time
A desire for a constant reminder of past mistakes and wasted time as a motivation for change.
I need to train my heart in ways of seeing heaven as my home
The necessity to redirect the heart to view heaven as a true home, suggesting a spiritual perspective.
I need to take the power given as my own
Recognizing the need to embrace personal power and responsibility for change.
Tomorrow is much easier to deal with than today
Reiteration of the idea that tomorrow is more manageable than today, emphasizing the ongoing struggle.
But when tomorrow comes I still don't wanna change
Despite the repeating desire for change, there's a persistent resistance when tomorrow arrives.
Why am I willing to replace a wealth of wonder
Questioning the willingness to exchange a life of wonder for one marked by uncertainty.
With a life of sure uncertainty
Reiterating the choice between a certain yet unfulfilling life and the wonder that comes with uncertainty.
Tomorrow may not ever even be
Highlighting the uncertainty of whether tomorrow will materialize, intensifying the internal conflict.
I know what's required of me
The speaker acknowledges awareness of what is required for change.
I want to do right, I want to do right
An expression of the speaker's sincere desire to do what is right.
What is it that's keeping me from change
The speaker questions the barriers preventing personal change, expressing a sense of frustration.
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